Co-operators Looking for Manager, Operational Risks & Controls at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Full Time

Company: CGIC

Number of Positions: 1

Language: This role operates in English.

Work Model: Remote-based

Alternate Title: n/a

Additional Information

This is a 18 month temporary/contract position.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

As the Risk and Control Manager you will be responsible for the design and effectiveness of operational controls for Advisor compensation across all lines of business. You will mitigate risks associated with strategic initiative implementations and ensure controls are operating effectively through continuous monitoring. You will understand impacts of organizational and strategic changes to the Advisor compensation program, adjust compensation systems and processes and recommend actions to improve controls, enhance decision making, drive faster adoption and ensure ongoing alignment with guiding principles.

How You Will Create Impact

• Collaborating with business partners and consulting on high-risk projects to assess impacts of strategic initiatives to identify risks, inform control development and minimize downstream impacts.
• Developing impact assessments and risk management action plans, mitigating controls and ensuring accuracy and integrity of Advisor compensation.
• Creating and maintaining documented data flows, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, assessing process limitations and impacts, and designing new controls to minimize risks.
• Developing and managing a data validation and reconciliation governance program to identify data integrity issues, ensure controls are operating effectively and escalate concerns in a timely manner.
• Participating in the annual compensation review process and managing validation of base and incentive rate tables, bonus and club calculations.
• Providing input into communication plans and conveying information to business partners and Distribution management pertaining to controls, data analysis and key trends.

How You Will Succeed

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To Join Our Team

• You have 7 years of Audit, Compliance or Risk Management experience including 2+ years of people leader experience
• You have a post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• You have expert knowledge of audit principles, control theories, industry standards and methodologies, and working knowledge of Management Information Systems, compliance functions, data analysis and integration.
• Having the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) certification is an asset.

What You Need To Know

• You will travel occasionally.
• Detail oriented work that requires a high degree of mental concentration for extended periods of time.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community.

Interested in applying?

Click ‘apply now’ to submit your current resume and cover letter. Tell us a bit about yourself, your professional experience and how you think you can make a difference at Co-operators. We look forward to learning more about you and we welcome you to follow us on LinkedIn .

Co-operators is focused on fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment and we encourage individuals from all identity groups to apply. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.